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The CK Daily – The Quite Island of Jekyll
Happy Monday and Happy Juneteenth!
I hope everyone had a great weekend and a great Father’s Day. I had a restful weekend after being out of town for most of the week on one of Georgia’s “Golden Isles”, Jekyll Island. It was great to spend some quality time with my family and get away and be near the ocean. So, Jekyll sits as a barrier island near a few rivers and some marshes, and because of that the water isn’t exactly crystal clear. The beaches are a little muddy, but there’s still some charm and beauty to this quiet little island. The island is also known for its majestic driftwood beach, where the remnants of live oaks and other trees litter the beach (it looks way better than it sounds!).
For it being summertime, there were virtually no crowds, so if you’re looking for a quiet place away from large swaths of tourists, I’d highly recommend Jekyll. The kids loved the Georgia Sea Turtle Center where turtles of all kinds are rescued and rehabilitated (it’s Georgia’s only sea turtle education and rehab facility). They also loved going to the waterpark that’s nestled on the island, Summer Waves. All of the local restaurants that we went to had options for delicious Georgia caught shrimp and we didn’t have a bad meal!
If you’re a birder, this island won’t disappoint, I was surprised at the number of cardinals that make the island home, but you’ll find all sorts of birds, from snowy egrets to all manner of gulls, pelicans, and even woodpeckers. One morning I was surprised to see a great horned owl on the beach.
Photography is a hobby of mine, something that I don’t get to do that often, but when the kids didn’t want to wake up at 5 in the morning on vacation, it was my opportunity to grab the camera and go. Here are some photos that I was able to capture of this golden isle~
Cris
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Learning Center Article – PVC vs LSZH vs OFNP vs OFNR Cable Jackets
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Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Amazon doesn’t plan to host its re:MARS conference on cutting-edge technologies like robotics and space this year. It will incorporate the subjects into its existing lineup of Amazon Web Services events.
- Twitter plans to focus on video, creator and commerce partnerships to revitalize the social media company’s business beyond digital advertising
- The United States and China have pledged to stabilize their badly deteriorated ties during a critical visit to Beijing by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who met Monday with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xi pronounced himself satisfied with progress made during talks in Beijing. But, Blinken told media, China refused to resume military-to-military communications, a U.S. priority.
- An extreme, prolonged heat wave from Texas to Louisiana is fueling deadly southern storms that have resulted in the deaths of several people and have left hundreds of thousands without power.